Leu Numismatik

Auction 3  –  27 October 2018

Leu Numismatik, Auction 3

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval coins

Sa, 27.10.2018, from 4:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ An exceptional transitional owl ★

ATTICA. Athens. Circa 455-449 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 24 mm, 17.16 g, 1 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with three olive leaves and palmette. Rev. ΑΘE Owl standing right, head facing; to left, olive sprig and crescent; all within incuse square. Starr Group V.A, series 4. An exceptionally sharp and boldly struck piece. Good extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

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Price realized 6'000 CHF
Starting price 1'200 CHF
Estimate 1'500 CHF
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